HOLY WEEK
More information at saintmarks.org/worship/lent-holy-week-easter-at-saint-marks-2026/
More information at saintmarks.org/worship/lent-holy-week-easter-at-saint-marks-2026/
Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. Join Morning Prayer using this Zoom link.
EVERY WEDNESDAY, 5:30–6 P.M., in McCaw Chapel (behind the altar in the cathedral nave) Gather in McCaw Chapel—the space in the cathedral nave behind the altar platform, beneath the rose window. Whatever your prior experience with the Daily Office, come and pray together in community. Attendees can head down to the community dinner in Bloedel Hall at 6 p.m. immediately following the service, and are encouraged to stick around for a Cathedral Commons forum if one is scheduled. Questions? Email David Poortinga (dpoortinga@saintmarks.org)
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Tenebrae is, for many, a highlight of the liturgical year at Saint Mark's, with its plainchant psalms and laments and a cappella meditations. The liturgy for Wednesday of Holy Week as we have it today was created by combining elements of three prayer offices, originally appointed for Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, containing unique elements that have inspired composers through the centuries. These elements include the chanting of portions of the Book of Lamentations, … Read More
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 8:30 P.M., Bloedel Hall 20s/30s are welcome to join a time of reflection after the Tenebrae service. In the dimness of Holy Week, we'll hold space for both shadows and light - grief and hope - through guided reflection and conversation. Whether you feel full of questions or simply need a place to rest, come as you are to linger and be in the mystery of this holy season. You are welcome to bring a baked good … Read More
April 2: Maundy Thursday 7 p.m. • Maundy Thursday Liturgy April 3: Good Friday 11 a.m. • Stations of the Cross Liturgy 12 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy 7 p.m. • Good Friday Liturgy April 4: Holy Saturday 12 p.m. • Holy Saturday Liturgy 8:30 p.m. • The Great Vigil of Easter
Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. Join Morning Prayer using this Zoom link.
1st, 3rd, & 5th THURSDAYS OF THE MONTH: THE HOLY EUCHARIST, IN-PERSON IN THOMSEN CHAPEL Starting in January 2025, the Thursday Morning Chapel Eucharist will move to 7:30 a.m. On the 2nd & 4th Thursdays of the month, the Thursday Morning congregation now meets with Daily Morning Prayer at 7:30 a.m.. At 7:30 a.m. on the first, third, and fifth Thursdays of the month, an in-person service of Holy Eucharist offered in Thomsen Chapel. Fellowship and a community breakfast follow … Read More
THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 7 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed In person in the cathedral nave and livestreamed. We remember the Last Supper and Jesus' final teachings to his friends. Liturgy of The Word; Washing of Feet; Holy Eucharist. The service concludes with the Stripping of the Altar.
Begins at the conclusion the Maundy Thursday Service, ends Friday morning Bread and wine consecrated at the Maundy Thursday liturgy are left on the altar in McCaw until sunrise on Friday, and all are invited to spend an hour or more in prayer, inspired by Jesus' words in the Garden of Gethsemane, "could you not stay awake with me one hour?" SIGN UP FOR A PRAYER SLOT by March 29
Daily Morning Prayer MONDAY–FRIDAY, 7:30-8 A.M., via Zoom Come just as you are to Morning Prayer on weekday mornings, on Zoom, following the form of the Book of Common Prayer 1979. All are welcome, whether you're still in your pj's, joining from your workplace, or listening on the move. No former experience with the Daily Office is necessary. Join Morning Prayer using this Zoom link.
GOOD FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 11 A.M.
The Ministry of Worsted Wool is a ministry of faith enrichment as your knitting and crocheting talents contribute to our parish and the wider community. Our major needlecraft emphasis is on making prayer shawls, baby blankets for the Refugee Resettlement Office, and watch caps for the Seafarers. We meet on the first Friday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a brown bag lunch while our needles and crochet hooks continue to work our yarn. All levels of skill are welcome! … Read More
FRIDAY, APRIL 18, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross.
FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed Recalling the suffering and death of Jesus Christ, the Good Friday liturgy is out-of-joint. There is no Eucharist. The Passion Gospel; Solemn Collects; Contemplation of the Cross.
SATURDAYS, 9:30 A.M. – 12 P.M, Skinner Auditorium The meeting is occasionally moved to Bloedel Hall. Those unable to attend in-person are also welcome to tune in via Zoom or YouTube livestream. Saint Mark's Cathedral cathedral is the host this meeting of the Clear Mountain Buddhist Monastery community. Join for a morning of meditation, teaching, and spiritual conversation over coffee! Each Saturday from 9:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m., local practitioners gather together in the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Skinner Auditorium (located in the St Nicholas School … Read More
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 12 P.M., in the cathedral nave A short but moving liturgy from The Book of Common Prayer, offered in an unfamiliar corner of the cathedral nave. Note that this liturgy will begin with 15 minutes of silent meditation, with the spoken liturgy commencing at 12:15 p.m.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 8:30 P.M., in the cathedral nave and livestreamed This is most solemn night of the Christian year. It begins in the cathedral nave with the kindling of the New Fire, the chanting of the Exsultet (the Church's ancient proclamation of Easter), lessons from the Hebrew Bible, and baptisms by candlelight. Then the Bishop gives the Proclamation of the Resurrection, the great doors of the nave open, and we celebrate the first Eucharist of Easter.
A simple service of Holy Eucharist in McCaw Chapel at dawn.